About MU

"Mansfield University is dedicated to a personalized education with all programs grounded in the liberal arts. As a small, public university, we are committed to promoting leadership development through character, scholarship, cultural awareness, and service to others. Through our passion for learning, we positively influence the world. Mansfield University is Pennsylvania's Premier Public Liberal Arts University."

Strategic Plan MU2020

Strategic Plan MU2020

MISSION AND PURPOSE

As Pennsylvania's premier public liberal arts institution, Mansfield University offers students a
personalized education that emphasizes character development, scholarly growth, cultural awareness, and community service. By preparing our students for productive careers and meaningful lives, we positively influence the world.

VISION

As Pennsylvania's only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities (COPLAC), Mansfield University is the state's premier public liberal arts institution. We are committed to enhancing our identity as a small, distinctive, affordable alternative to private liberal arts colleges.

GOAL 1: STUDENT SUCCESS

OBJECTIVE 1.1: MAINTAIN QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Initiative 1.1.1: Use documented results of formative and summative assessments to improve continuously all MU programs, services, and activities.

GOAL 3: STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE 3.1: ATTRACT AND RETAIN AN ENGAGED, TALENTED, AND DIVERSE WORK FORCE

Initiative 3.1.1: Become an employer of choice.

Initiative 3.1.2: Recognize the success of staff and faculty who typify our Creed in the performance of their duties on campus and in support of our surrounding communities.

Initiative 3.1.3: Promote employee engagement with students.

Initiative 3.1.4: Increase support for the ongoing professional development of our employees.

OBJECTIVE 3.2: BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

Initiative 3.2.1: Match student service learning projects with community needs and programs.

Initiative 3.2.2: Seek opportunities for students to participate in experiential learning with community partners.

Initiative 3.2.3: Emphasize and track community involvement in the life of the university and embrace relationships with organizations in the area.

OBJECTIVE 3.3: FOSTER AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT FOR CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL DIFFERENCES

Initiative 3.3.1: Update the university-wide diversity plan.

Initiative 3.3.2: Increase the number of international students on campus and the number of MU students studying abroad.

OBJECTIVE 3.4: ENGAGE IN A UNIVERSITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Initiative 3.4.1 Develop matrices to organize the relationships among assessments at all levels of the institution.

Initiative 3.4.2 Identify and communicate assessment timelines and accountability roles throughout the institution.

Initiative 3.4.3 Develop, implement, and document policies and procedures for tracking and monitoring the strategic plan to ensure that key performance indicators exist, are measurable, and have baselines and benchmarks.